Commission Assistant

About Darktrace

Darktrace is a leading global cybersecurity company leveraging Adaptive AI technology to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats in real time. Our approach allows us to help organizations anticipate and counter novel attacks effectively in today’s advanced threat landscape.

At Darktrace, our culture revolves around ownership, collaboration, high standards, and agility. We strive to empower individuals to deliver excellence through continuous learning and accountability.

Role Overview

We are seeking a meticulous Commission Assistant to join our Sales Compensation team. You will play a vital role in ensuring that sales commissions and incentive payments across various regions are calculated correctly and disbursed promptly. This position offers a valuable opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with numbers, are proficient with Excel, and eager to develop skills in sales compensation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and administer sales commissions and incentive payments aligned with established compensation plans.
• Utilize Excel to organize data, verify sales performance metrics, validate payment computations, and detect inconsistencies requiring correction.
• Collaborate across Sales Operations, Finance, HR, and Payroll teams to maintain data accuracy, address routine queries, and produce commission statements and reports.
• Keep comprehensive records of all calculations and verification steps, adhering to internal controls and data privacy policies.
• Support initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, systems, reporting, and compensation policies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient Excel abilities, including data organization and application of basic formulas, with strong attention to detail for ensuring accuracy.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and problem-solve, investigating data discrepancies methodically instead of making assumptions.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork aptitude to engage with cross-functional teams and clarify information.
• Well-developed organizational skills to manage deadlines and know when to seek assistance.

Experience with Excel functions like VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, and familiarity with finance, payroll, data administration, or systems such as Salesforce and Xactly are advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 23 days of annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years of service.
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Private medical insurance covering yourself, your partner, and children.
• Life insurance amounting to four times your base salary.
• Participation in a salary sacrifice pension program.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to participate in a cycle to work scheme.

This role supports maintaining strong governance and integrity standards within our growing organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Darktrace is an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request to ensure accessible application and interview processes.